Powhatan Renape Nation
 Powhatan Renape Nation flag. | |
| Headquarters | New Jersey |
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Official language | English |
The Powhatan Renape Nation is a state recognized tribe in New Jersey. It is not a federally recognized American Indian tribe. Members are concentrated in South Jersey and the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
History
[edit]The Powhatan Renape Nation was granted state recognition in New Jersey in 1980. On 18 March, 2019, state recognized was reaffirmed.[1][2][3]
In 1983, the Powhata Renape Nation had around 400 to 500 members.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "State affirms status of Powhatan Renape, Ramapough Lenape tribes". Courier-Post. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ "Ramapough Lenape and Powhatan Renape Nations of New Jersey have state recognition reaffirmed". Indian Country Today. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ "AG Grewal Announces Settlements with Two American Indian Tribes". Attorney General of New Jersey. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ "BOOK CONFRONTS INDIAN TANGLE". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
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